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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 02, 1938

Page

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Japan Caps China Landing Report and Frontier Talks

News from Vienna notes an unlikely Rome Berlin arbitration frontier with Poland. Counts Cinno and Von Ribbentrop are expected to judge the Han Petun Cetchoslovakian dispute by Thursday. Reports say Germany may not guarantee a Polish Hungarian frontier and Czechoslovakia would remain strong. There are murmurs of a Hungary territorial gain including Galicia and Uzhorod, while Slovakia would have an autonomous government.

Vienna Count Cinno von Ribbentrop Germany Italy Qermany Ruthente Hungary Galanda Lavice Luoghee Roanave Uborod Mukacevo Ceechoslovaleta Nytra Mradalava Slovakie Munger

Foochow Falls Under Army Advance Near Fukien Port

Thirtytwo warships rout a Japanese force three miles south of Foochow, capital of Fukien. Foochow, a key tea market port between Shanghai and Hat, becomes disordered as banks and government offices evacuate and administration is suspended.

Shanghai Foochow Fukien Hat

Japanese Navy Clears Canton as City Deserted

Hongkong reports say Japanese forces cleared Canton while city residents fled. News notes Japanese advance along the Canton Hankow railway amid Chinese threats to Bamayi and rising guerrilla activity in the Maot River area. Peiping reports claim heavy Japanese casualties and shifting fronts as Britain weighs responses to regional tensions.

Canton-Hankow Bamahyi Maat Fiver Hongkong Perimea Steteneae Peiping Simes Wutalshar

German Army retirements shake top leadership

Berlin reports the retirement of Generals Back and von Randated from the General Staff. Hitler reportedly urged Beckying in a letter about army standards. General Halder to replace Beck as commander in chief of the First Army Corps, with von Beck facing Runidstedt in upcoming postings.

Berlin Back Caneral Btalf Genaral von First Army Corps Hitler Beckying Igh Hiea Tia Beck Ganchoslovakia Erumout Wee Halder Geneu Beck von Beck Runidstedt

Australian Jew Welfare Facility Reveals Comeback Plan

An official from the Australian Jewish welfare body disclosed today a plan to secure capital for a major project. The announcement outlines steps to raise funds and accelerate support for community services.

Ayd MY Tusday tUak ‘Amatienn Yar

United States urged to lead world toward peace and justice

Secretary of State Cordell Hull told the National Foreign Trade Convention that America must reinforce its economic power to deter war and promote peaceful processes. He warned that reliance on armed force erodes global trust and urged continued efforts to influence nations toward peace and justice through sustained economic and diplomatic action.

New York Cordell Hull Orvas America

Principles of Autarchy Condemned

Fragmented text condemns autarchy as misguided policy. It argues for restoring free trade, ending excessive barriers, and emphasizes practical, mutual benefits of open commerce. The piece urges nations to abandon autarkic vows and pursue sound monetary, fiscal, and trade practices.

Cain

Tokyo Faces Hard Drab Future Amid National Resolution

The article reports official circles noting Japan's move toward single party rule under Premier Prince Konoye with totalitarian measures. It mentions preparatory steps for conscription and domestic training, while discussing domestic opposition from the Left Wing and cautious London assessments of trade policy and capital investment.

Thals Prince Konoye Elyulat Minseito Ashuame London Japan United States Germany

Palestine in decisive stage of Arab drive across Palestine

Report from Jerusalem notes General Strike planned as Admiral Pound visits Jerusalam. Arabs block roads refusing to carry orders, threatening broader行动. A Palestine committee claims October total 620 killed and 630 wounded including 14 British killed and 80 wounded and 8 Jews killed and 3 wounded.

Dudley Pound Jerussient Ambs Sven Onn Palestine

Four Power Pact Aims Across Europe

Geneva report in Manchester Guardian notes Chamberlain hopes to form a four power arrangement with Germany Italy and France. Key points include arms limitation economic cooperation and a political setup akin to the Four Power Pact. Hitler favors a permanent body replacing the League of Nations.

London Geneva Manchester Guardian Mg. Chamberlain Germany Italy France Hitler Lee Langue of Nations

Talks in Paris Open Four Power Conference

In Paris on Monday the Premier and ambassadors from Britain, Italy, and Germany attended a conference with foreign ministers. The gathering is seen as a prelude to four power talks addressing Mediterranean tensions and related problems.

Paris Ambenmadorf Nla Ie

London Prepared for Commons Debate on War Policy

The report notes Mr Chamberlain will publish a statement to Parliament outlining the plan for detailed policy. He is expected to speak tomorrow around 4:40 pm. Cabinet met this afternoon with full attendance to discuss immediate and future international affairs and defense questions.

London Chamberlain Tay Camberlain Sydney Wil Timaalt

Defence Chiefs Conference Ahead of Labour Censure Debate

Cabinet spent hours reviewing defence policy as the Labour censure motion looms in the House. Ministers discussed defence matters with naval and military leaders, aiming to bolster government lines and silence opposition in the coming parliamentary sessions.

Yeater House of Representatives Labour Party U.A.P Ste Henry Gullett Canberra Naval Board Jgir Ragnar Colvin Me Chiat Utne Christman Tenia Par Naren

Two Day Flight Ambition Aims Australia Record

London reporters note Mr W A Scott and Mrs Kirby Green plan a two day flight to Australia from Gravesend next Monday. They intend half hour stops at Aleppo Karachi Allahabad and Singapore and will pilot the De Havilland Comet used by Scott to win the Melbourne Centenary air race.

London W. A. Scott Kirby Green Australia Gravesend Aleppo Karachi Allahabad Singapore de Haviland Scott Melbourne Clouston Ricketts England New Zealand

Pirow Visit to Britain on Colonial Ambitions

South African Minister Ait Pirow arrives in England to discuss Germanys colonial aims with Belgium Portugal England and Germany He plans to explain his views and learn what each power expects to receive and what colonial powers are prepared to give The visit may clarify key points and potential pacts

Britain Pirow

Defence Auxiliary to recruit ex A L F men for militia units

The Minister for Defence announced a special Defence Auxiliary to recruit about 1000 former A L F men under the expanded plan to form militia units in industrial areas including Newcastle and Port Kembla. Rifle club members and selected nine club members will join duties such as guarding bridges and oil storage facilities. Militia members will wear badges with civilian clothes and be deployed to mill defence units.

A.lf Australia Paces Mx Thorby Milltie Newcastle Port Kembla Lanka Mempera Mallitia

Ex-Australian Omitted Lines and Enlistment Praise

The Returned Soldiers’ League applauds government schemes aiding ex A I F members and calls for broader inclusion of ex imperial service men. It notes reserves in rural areas with valuable experience and urges welcoming ex soldiers into the fold of national service.

Sydney Returned Soldiers’ League J. Birk A.I.F Beneft Australia

Air Raid Precautions in Britain

Britain strengthens air raid precautions as MPs return to Parliament to inspect ground rooms and rubber flooring. The Genevx Post Office tests wartime messaging via a secret colour code. Four colours indicate enemy approach, ongoing attack, and cleared status, with exchanges routed to police, fire brigades, wardens, and local stations.

London Hous of Commons Parliament Genevx Andy

In Brief Lock of Bulgar Loans and Parcel Post Stamps

Reports of a Bulgarian loan and new parcel post stamps are questioned as unfounded. A blue boat incident on a gunboat and a female mascot event are briefly noted. Plane services to Melbourne are fully booked, while English municipal elections occur across 880 cities and towns. Tasmania introduces first class rail travel with adjusted fare bands. A Dutch Java sense story and Franco threat denial are mentioned with sparse details.

London Deitain Parcel Post Tha Poste Parcel Port Eeryicem Hankow Bluejaoneta Force Simskavice Sydney Turaday Melbourne Milbourne Min Efternon England Wales Mov Labour Tasmania Launceston Holland Java Alba

Spanish War Heavily Fought On Ebro Front

Report from the Ebro front cites renewed heavy fighting as Fran an forces renew operations on the line. Rebels claim 22 planes down in a dramatic raid while a British steamer suffered a bomb splinter strike but no casualties reported. casualties and captures are noted near Burgos with talks of routes for food convoys from Monday.

Algemiost Beng Steamgate Cassaltine Franen

Canadian Minister Resigns After Tokyo Appointment

Ottawa reports the government announcing the resignation of Randolph Bruce, named Canadian Minister in Tokyo in 1986. Opposition MPs accuse him of partiality toward Japan in Minnesota fertilization matters during a Commons session.

Ottawa Randolph Bruce Tokyo Momet of Commons Bruce Japan Minnessea

Sale heads for auction as trees with diseases noted

A damaged OCR snippet mentions a sale related to trees and disease concerns. The readable fragment implies a timber or plant sale with health issues identified and potential auction action underway. Specific names, dates, or locations are not discernible in the fragment.

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